Month: September 2019

Looks like it’s going to rain today, and if it does, Bob Price will be two for two. The organizer of today’s Riverfest celebration in Pittston, Bob also was the guy behind Pittston’s Day of Prayer last May. It rained… Continue Reading →

Reading the obituary of John Bernosky last week brought to mind many fond memories of his late dad, legendary basketball coach Simon Bernosky. John, whom I remember as a high school kid back when his dad was coaching at Wyoming… Continue Reading →

E.B. White is on my mind today. You think you don’t know him but you do. If you’ve ever taken a college English class you probably were encouraged to purchase a little book called “The Elements of Style.” Containing all… Continue Reading →

A couple of friends of mine went to see The Rolling Stones in concert a few weeks ago. I was impressed. And a little jealous. I always run into them at the gym and when I saw them there last… Continue Reading →

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About the Optimist

Ed Ackerman, a consulting editor and columnist for the Greater Pittston Progress, has served the people of Greater Pittston for 48 years, starting in the newspaper field at age 17. The Pittston resident will share his thoughts in this blog and in a weekly column published in the Progress. greaterpittstonprogress.com